Rob Bishop: “Settlements are basically preferable to litigation, and that it usually helps the taxpayer because it takes away…”

There really is no reason to add to this hearing--unless it is to give Members another 5 minutes to campaign, or speak on the bills. It is kind of a waste of time.

The Majority is pushing a so-called 30x30 idea, locking up 30 percent of our oceans by 2030, all under the guise of protecting biodiversity while tackling climate change.

The current system protects biodiversity over 100 percent of the Economic Zone of the United States through the councils.

Both states and the Federal Government should play key roles in managing fisheries.